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Since 1990, adoption rates in the United States have gradually risen. Data shows a 15% increase in the past 10 years, and in 2007 alone, more than 136,000 adoptions were recorded. Many people who adopt children will undoubtedly come in contact with a social worker throughout the process, whether prior to an adoption or once an adoption is complete.

Sarah is a mother both biologically and through domestic infant open adoption. She resides with her husband and two boys in Ohio. She is passionate about open adoption and adoption education. In her free time she enjoys cooking, photography, writing, and hiking. You can find more of her adoption work at Heart For Open Adoption on Facebook or on Adoption.com.